The tricky thing about Chlamydia is that most people who contract the infection are asymptomatic – they don’t have any symptoms at all! Half of men and one in three women do not experience symptoms. For people who do get symptoms of Chlamydia, it can include
- painful urination
- painful ejaculation
- pelvic pain
- unusual discharge
Like all bacteria, Chlamydia will multiply when left untreated. If an infected person does not get tested and treated, the infection can spread in their bodies causing irreversible damage to their reproductive organs and can lead to infertility. Chlamydia will get worse if untreated even if a person never experiences symptoms. Fortunately, a test for Chlamydia is very easy and straight-forward – a urine test. A person can leave a sample of urine at the clinic and receive results in a few days. Make an appointment for a Chlamydia test or any other STI testing at Teen Clinic by calling 303.442.5160.
